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Ubuntu 25.04 » Help Ubuntu Desktop Guide » Hardware »
Ubuntu 25.04 » Help Ubuntu Desktop Guide » Settings »

Mouse, Touchpad & Touchscreen

Adjust the speed of the mouse and touchpad — Change how quickly the pointer moves when you use your mouse or touchpad.
Adjust the double-click speed — Control how quickly you need to press the mouse button a second time to double-click.
Click and move the mouse pointer using the keypad — Enable mouse keys to control the mouse with the numeric keypad.
Click, drag, or scroll with the touchpad — Click, drag, or scroll using taps and gestures on your touchpad.
Simulate a right mouse click — Press and hold the left mouse button to right-click.
Simulate clicking by hovering — The Hover Click (Dwell Click) feature allows you to click by holding the mouse still.
Use your mouse left-handed — Reverse the left and right mouse buttons in the mouse settings.
Use gestures on touchpads and touchscreens — Manipulate your desktop using gestures on your touchpad or touchscreen.

Common problems

Mouse pointer is not moving — How to check why your mouse is not working.
Mouse reacts with delay before it starts working — If you have to wiggle or click the mouse before it responds.

Tips

Middle-click — Use the middle mouse button to open applications, open tabs and more.

More Information

  • Hardware & drivers — Configure hardware and diagnose problems, including printers, displays, disks, and more.
  • User & system settings — From hardware control to privacy settings, make GNOME work for you.

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